Welcome to the electrifying world of iRacing, where the thrill of competitive racing is just a click away. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the sim racing scene, there’s always something exciting happening. This week, from August 11th to 17th, 2026, iRacing offers a diverse range of events catering to every taste and skill level.
From the high-speed action of the Portimao 1000 to the strategic challenges of the NASCAR iRacing Series there’s no shortage of adrenaline-pumping races. Let’s dive into the highlights of this week’s iRacing calendar.
The Portimao 1000: A Classic Revisited
The Portimao 1000 is one of the most anticipated special events of the year. This endurance race, inspired by the historic International Sports Car competition, takes place from August 14th to 15th, 2026. Racers will compete in a 1000-kilometer showdown around the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, testing their skills and teamwork in a multiclass, team racing format.
This event is a must for fans of classic sports cars and endurance racing. The Portimao 1000 offers a unique blend of strategy, teamwork, and high-speed action, making it a standout event on the iRacing calendar.
Weekly Racing Series: Something for Everyone
iRacing’s weekly racing series provide a consistent challenge for racers of all levels. These series run independently throughout the year, offering a variety of racing disciplines and vehicles.
NASCAR iRacing Series: Week 24 at Richmond Raceway
The NASCAR iRacing Series continues its 36-week season, following the real-world NASCAR Cup Series schedule. This week, racers will tackle the Richmond Raceway in a series of fixed and open setup races. The fixed schedule races are set for Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, while the open schedule races take place on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
This series is perfect for those who enjoy the high-speed, close-quarters action of stock car racing. The NASCAR Next Gen / Gen 7 Stock Cars from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota provide a realistic and challenging racing experience.
INDYCAR iRacing Series: Week 14 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
The INDYCAR iRacing Series offers an open setup season that follows the real-world INDYCAR schedule. This week, racers will compete at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in a series of full-length road course races and amended oval races. The races are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
This series is ideal for fans of open-wheel racing, offering a mix of road courses and ovals that test a driver’s versatility and skill.
New iRacing DTM Series: Week 6 at Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke
The iRacing DTM Series is a midweek championship that runs ahead of each real-world DTM round. This week, racers will compete at the Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke – Sprintstrecke in a 55-minute, time-based race with a rolling start. Racers can choose any car and change week to week, adding a layer of strategy and flexibility.
This series is perfect for those who enjoy the variety and challenge of touring car racing. The global scheduling ensures that racers from all regions can participate.
CREVENTIC Endurance Series: Week 3 at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya
The CREVENTIC Endurance Series is a partnership between iRacing and CREVENTIC, the organizers of the real-world 24H Series. This week, racers will compete at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya – Historic in a series of endurance races. The races are scheduled for Saturday.
This series is ideal for those who enjoy the strategic and team-oriented challenges of endurance racing. The partnership with CREVENTIC ensures a high level of organization and competition.
Dirt Racing Tours: Sprint Cars and Super Late Models
For those who prefer the high-speed action of dirt racing, the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour and the Dirt Super Late Model Tour offer a thrilling challenge. This week, the Sprint Car Tour will compete at Knoxville Raceway while the Super Late Model Tour will race at Volusia Speedway Park.
These series are perfect for fans of dirt racing, offering a realistic and challenging experience on some of America’s top dirt tracks.
Special Daily Racing Series: Always Something to Race
In addition to the weekly series and special events, iRacing offers a variety of daily racing series. Whether you’re an oval specialist or a road course enthusiast, there’s always something to race. These daily series provide a consistent challenge and a great way to improve your skills.
From the high-speed action of the NASCAR Modified Tour to the strategic challenges of the iRacing Nürburgring Endurance Championship there’s always something exciting happening on the iRacing platform.
